Perhaps you noticed that there was absolutely no Resident Evil 5 information revealed at TGS -- not even a peep. This has led some to speculate that somebody -- Microsoft -- has secured the exclusive rights to the game. What's more, the head honcho of 360 Japan, Takashi Sensui, gave a tantalizing reply when questioned directly about the issue:
"All I can say is we are very good friends with Mr. Inafune."
As any good Fanboy already knows, Mr. (Keiji) Inafune is the producer behind Resident Evil 5 as well as the runaway smash hit, Dead Rising. Wait a minute, Scooby. Didn't we run a story last month about Capcom ending PS3 exclusives as a result of Dead Rising's high sales numbers? And Lost Planet looks like it could be pretty big, too. Hmmm, this RE5 exclusivity business just might have some legs after all. If only there were some huge convention where Capcom and Microsoft could reveal such a bombshell, somewhere in Europe. Spain perhaps.
[Thanks, The1]
Update: It looks like Capcom has officially shot this rumor down. Speaking with CVG, a spokesperson said, "Resident Evil 5 will release on PS3 and Xbox 360 as announced. There a no plans for an exclusive with the game." Oh, well. At least we know it won't be exclusive for that other console either. Thanks to Abraham for the tip.
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9-26-2006 @ 3:50PM
Abraham said...
CVG has already confirmed this to be false by a press release from Capcom:
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=146558
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9-26-2006 @ 4:57PM
? said...
Lol, funny ass hell, but we all already knew they weren't gonna waste such a great franchise as RE on the xbox 360.
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9-26-2006 @ 6:16PM
get over it said...
i understand the concept of exclusives when it comes to console makers... they want you to buy their machine in order to play the game
what i don't understand is why gamers get so giddy over the idea a game is only going to be on one console. as a member of the "gamer community" we should be wanting as many people possible to buy the great games, no matter the hardware choice, in order that the sales numbers will motivate publishers to put out more great games.
competition between consumers over who has the better console is stupid... competition between publishers over who makes the better game benefits the gamer.
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9-26-2006 @ 11:46PM
Kim Naroz said...
All of the secrets will be revealed at the the Microsoft X06 trade show event!
This is Microsoft's biggest videogame event for the Xbox 360 and Windows Vista. This is going to be an event where there are a lot of surprise announcements.
I am hoping that the rumors about Halo 3 and Killer Instinct are true!
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